American Products Company | NHTSA Recall #01E035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E035000 by American Products Company. Includes 4,570 affected units, APC/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: taillamp with clear lens assemblies which were not manufactured with side reflex reflectors and side marker lamps as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

American products company (apc) will notify its customers to return the non-complying tail lamps to them for a replacement free of charge. owner notification began january 7, 2002. owners who attempt to have their tail lamps replaced on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact apc at 1-310-407-4538.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E035000

Manufacturer: American Products Company

Report Received Date: 2001-07-01T00:00:00

Subject: Apc/rear lamp assembly

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 4,570

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: taillamp with clear lens assemblies which were not manufactured with side reflex reflectors and side marker lamps as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: Without the reflective devices required under fmvss no. 108 in the taillamp assembly, the motorist may not be clearly visible to other motorists, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: American products company (apc) will notify its customers to return the non-complying tail lamps to them for a replacement free of charge. owner notification began january 7, 2002. owners who attempt to have their tail lamps replaced on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact apc at 1-310-407-4538.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01E035000

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Updated At: 1742808662

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